PFAS, called 'forever chemicals' because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested more than 230 commonly-used cosmetics from top brands.Exposure to human-made chemicals found in water, soil, air, food, and certain household products has been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure among middle-aged women, new research suggests., focused on synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , also commonly referred to as "forever chemicals.
Some of these chemicals in the environment have been associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight. However, no previous studies have evaluated whether PFAS levels affect blood pressure control among middle-aged women, the researchers noted. The women – who were Black, Chinese, Japanese or White – were recruited from health institutions in Boston, Pittsburgh, southeast Michigan, Los Angeles and Oakland, California. They ranged in ages between 45 and 56 years old and had normal blood pressure when they enrolled in the study, researchers said.
Women in the highest one-third concentrations of all seven PFAS examined had a 71% increased risk of developing high blood pressure, the study found. FILE IMAGE - A student holds a reusable water bottle at Center School in Stow, Massachusetts, on Sept. 4, 2019. Center School and another Stow school shut off water fountains and moved food prep off-campus after elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroEPA launched a broad strategy to limit pollution
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